LaPorte Attractions
LaPorte was named because of its strategic location near several lakes at the northern edge of Indiana's central forest's. LaPorte is French for "the door". Several local parks, Fox Memorial and Luhr County, offer outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Door Prairie Auto Museum
Auto buffs should head for the Door Prairie Auto Museum located in LaPorte. Here visitors will find numerous lovingly restored vintage automobiles. The museum is spread over three floors, each level containing a multitude of vehicles complete with detailed descriptions.
Door Prairie Museum
Box 1771
La Porte, IN 46350-1771
United States
Box 1771
La Porte, IN 46350-1771
United States
Phone 1 (219) 326-1337
Fax 1 (219) 326-1437
Hours
April 1 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum
History exhibits, antique toys, portraits and manuscripts are on display at the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum.
All values are in United States Dollars
LaPorte County Historical Society
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
LaPorte, IN 46350-3329
United States
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
LaPorte, IN 46350-3329
United States
Phone 1 (219) 324-6767
Fax 1 (219) 324-9029
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| Family | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Local resident discount | $ 3.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
